The black stallion and Flame
Walter Farley
The black stallion and Flame
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walter Farley
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: the Black stallion has landed on a mysterious island where another powerful stallion named Flame rules. They’re the only two kings of this wild place, but before they can battle, something even more dangerous appears. What happens next could change everything, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and survival through the story of two wild stallions stranded on a remote island. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it features mild peril and animal conflict without graphic content. Parents can expect an engaging adventure centered on nature and animal behavior.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780679820208
- Pages
- 165
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 920L